David Roderick Roberts
Died
:
1 January 1941
Age
:
48
Rank
:
Police War Reserve Constable
Force
:
Lancashire Constabulary
Cause
:
War
Duty Status
:
On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Died from the injuries he sustained nine days earlier when, during an enemy air raid, Manchester Division HQ was demolished by a high explosive bomb.
Died from the injuries he sustained nine days earlier, in the early hours of 23rd December when, during an enemy air raid, Manchester Division HQ in East Union Street, Old Trafford, was demolished by a high explosive bomb. Four other officers were killed that morning and another died from his injuries on 26th December 1940.